Yesterday the 93 bed student development entered a new phase as the huge crane at it’s centre was removed by an even bigger crane ! All levels have now been built, so the construction team from Chard will now be concentrating on completion of the interior and exterior.
The facade facing out onto Gibson Street will be finished with Turkish sandstone dressed in China, so will hopefully allow this imposing building to blend into the surrounding tenements. There’s no word yet as to whether or not the base of the building will solely be a lobby, or if will be let as a shop unit.
Reportedly, 61 of the 93 flats have been already been taken. Leases start from the 10th of January, so we will have quite a few new neighbours in 2009. The development has a range of flat sizes, from shared accommodation to studio flats, all with fully fitted kitchens. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and internet access is included in the price of the rent.
GOW hopes to foster good links with the managers of the block and their tenants.

The property is managed by Unite.